Class 1 Driver – Fluid Hauler

GFL Environmental Inc.•Surrey, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Our GFL Liquids Team is seeking a Class 1 Super B Tank Truck Driver to transport liquid waste from various customer sites across western Canada. The role primarily involves operating a Super B combination. The ideal candidate must have experience driving a Super B tanker and handling mountainous terrain. This position is primarily Monday through Friday and weekends may be required. This position is based in Edmonton, Airdrie, the BC Lower Mainland or the BC Interior. The candidate must be comfortable with overnight stays in the truck as needed.

Requirements

Valid Class 1 Commercial Driving License and a fairly clean Commercial Driving Abstract for the past 5 years.
Out-of-town work is required.
Super B and Fluid Hauling experience is required.
Mountain driving experience is required.
Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
Experience working in a safety sensitive environment.
Must successfully pass pre-hire and site-specific drug and alcohol screenings as required.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills are an asset.
Self-motivated attitude.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
High level of personal integrity.
Strong work ethic.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Confident, consistent decisive personality.
Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors.
Manual dexterity, ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Oversee cargo handling and secure loads, including equipment preparation, application of safe practices, compliance with applicable Acts and regulations.
Familiarity and experience working with government documents such as manifests.
Perform trip inspections on equipment operated and loaded, ensuring safety and roadworthiness.
Comply with applicable legislation including safe operation, carriage of goods, driver's hours of service, occupational health and safety, transportation of dangerous goods, customs and immigration and weights and dimensions.
Manoeuvre trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; check that vehicle and any special loading equipment are properly positioned.
Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Record and maintain required documentation including driver logbook, bills of lading, manifests etc. by manual or electronic means.
Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in written form.
Loading and unloading of trucks.
Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is secure.
Deliver product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely manner.
Ensure that any debris caused by the loading/unloading of the truck is cleaned up.
Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or delivery problems.
Train others when required.
Other duties as required.